** Dantes Farewell BBQ Bash ** August 9th

[Dano]

As most of you know Colleen is heading south end of August.      I'm sure this will be just one of several going away parties.

It's on August 9th  because,  1. It's close to actual departure date  2.  Gives peeps  some time to plan.   3. She approved it.  

So put it on you calenders. Dano's Rancho,  is on the hill,  East side of Lake Sammamish.   Room for badminton, horseshoes, golf, dirt riding, hot-tubbing, BBQ ing,  general laying around and relaxing,  eating and if you want to work on a bike we can do that too.

As with all STN events, you're never really sure who is gonna make it,     so it's a BYO...  meat and drink.   I'll have quite a bit of food,  but hey were expecting a crowd, it's  the Den Mother's Party afterall.
Gates open at 4:00 P.M. (that sounds cool)   Eating @ 6:00 P.M. Bonfire and  S'MORES after dark..    

Post up if you're gonna make it,  I need an idea of the head count.  I'll P.M. directions when I know you're coming.
If you're coming from afar, bring a tent..  Hell,  even if your close, bring one if ya don't want to ride home that night...   Bring a motorhome if ya can afford the gas

And ya never can tell, summer may just be here by then..

[Dano]

Geez kinda early to put this up     I mean August...    Req hasn't even had his BBQ yet..

[Dano]

Yeah,   people are busy in the summer and ya have ta give them time to fit stuff in.

I'll remind people again when it gets closer.

[Mookie]

I'm there!

[Stray Cat]

You want I should bring my easy-up canopy in case it's still raining? I mean it is afterall, August in Seattle....  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Yeah,   people are busy in the summer and ya have ta give them time to fit stuff in.

I'll remind people again when it gets closer.

  you've got these guys pegged


Thanks for putting this together - it's really appreciated!    Oh, and I'll be there!

[Vladimir]

I blocked my calendar so I should be able to attend...

[Req]

Sorry, too much advance notice, I can't come.

Req will be in attendance.

[greench440]

Mrs G and I will be there
Let me know if you need anything or help setting up.

[redember]

I am not attending, in protest.

By which I mean I will attend, but pout the whole time.

[ksann]

Will it be webcast  




ken

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I am not attending, in protest.

By which I mean I will attend, but pout the whole time.

You know that you're adorable when you pout....  

[Sound Uly]

I'll be there!  Wouldn't miss an opportunity to send Dante off in style!  Calendar is marked in permanent ink.

Ron

[hobie1dog]

How far South?

[ksann]

How far South?

She is moving to Los Angeles, where we have unlimited supplies of Duct Tape* and Skateboards*  





ken
(* Colleen can 'splain)

[Mrs. DantesDame]

She is moving to Los Angeles, where we have unlimited supplies of Duct Tape* and Skateboards*  





ken
(* Colleen can 'splain)

I'm thinking that Ken's going to have some 'splain' to do!!!        



Seriously, I'm moving to the Bay Area, not more than 20 minutes from Bluepoof. Phear us!!!  

[ol Rocket]

Hmmm.  Maybe I could get I-90 Powersports to do the warranty service while I'm there....or not.


Dano's been promising to teach me how to ride the Trump dirt track style.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

btw - I made up a little something to send out with my "I'm Moving!!" announcement. Not quite the picture I wanted of Seattle, but the damn clouds won't go away   (go figure)




I'll fill in the text (new address, etc) for the real one  

[ol Rocket]

Golly, I haven't been to the Emerald City for a while.  They've built a new bridge!

[Mr Sunshine]

Damn! Its a race weekend for me.

Tis ok...just another excuse to ride to the Bay Area!

[katego]

I'm glad that you could have that little talk with yourself Dano.   I'll be there, probably + 1.

-k

[Meat sac]

I missed the whole "I'm moving" discussion. Seattle to LA?? You'll be back the PNW - I give it three years. Stay in touch, your life will be devoid of interest without the occasional random SACATTACK!

Best,

SAC aka John

[DredheadV2.0]

Holy Crap!  Colleen's moving from my third-favorite city to my favorite city!  Gives me all the more reason to leave my second favorite city to visit!  

[Jeff N]

Moving to the Bay Area? How lucky can you get, provided you can afford it?

Some of the best riding in the world awaits, Colleen, and it doesn't rain nearly as much as in Seattle.

[5OUTTA6]

I'm thinking that Ken's going to have some 'splain' to do!!!        



Seriously, I'm moving to the Bay Area, not more than 20 minutes from Bluepoof. Phear us!!!  

IS that 20 minutes during rush hour or between 2200-0400 hrs.?

[toddrod]

In the Bay Area, there is no rush hour... its a lotta hours, not just one. However, California has all that cool lane splitting thing unlike WA.

[heinee]

In the Bay Area, there is no rush hour... its a lotta hours, not just one. However, California has all that cool lane splitting thing unlike WA.

And diamond lanes are m/c friendly too  

[Mr Sunshine]

And diamond lanes are m/c friendly too  

That's required via federal law

[dbduchene]

Well at least this means that I now after all of these years have a chance to meet her. Let me know what you are ready to duck out of LA and come to SD and find some GREAT ridding
Denis D

[Mrs. DantesDame]

See what you did Ken? Now everyone thinks I'm coming to LA  

The BAY AREA - that's where I'll be. None of this hellish SoCal stuff for me!    But the bike still travels and I'm sure I'll meet up with some of you lackeys...  

[GetFuzzy]

Moving to the Bay Area? How lucky can you get, provided you can afford it?

Some of the best riding in the world awaits, Colleen, and it doesn't rain nearly as much as in Seattle.

Well, you can't have everything.

[jakieboy]

See what you did Ken? Now everyone thinks I'm coming to LA  

The BAY AREA - that's where I'll be. None of this hellish SoCal stuff for me!    But the bike still travels and I'm sure I'll meet up with some of you lackeys...  

The Bay area? Oh, like Santa Monica Bay? Well welcome to SoCal!!!

(how was that Ken...)

[Mookie]

I can't believe Colleen is moving to SFO before I get to.  It's just not fair.  

[Stray Cat]

I can't believe Colleen is moving to SFO before I get to.  It's just not fair.  

Hey, when you meet the man of your dreams, you can move there too!  

[Mookie]

 

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Hey, when you meet the man of your dreams, you can move there too!  

[Dr Gil]

I guess I'm gonna have to wait until the "Welcome to California Colleen" party in the Bay Area (hint, hint bsd43).    

Lake Sammamish is just too far away.  

I can wait until she's all ours.  

[sagerat]

We'll start a bidding war for her and get her back to the Great Northwet where she belongs (yes, I purposely left out the "s".)  

[steve.ski]

Hey, when you meet the man of your dreams, you can move there too!  

Classic...

 

[toddrod]

Hey, when you meet the man of your dreams, you can move there too!  

It's smart ass remarks like this that make ST.N one of the best motorcycle sites of all time.  

[MisterSmooth]

What is this doing on page two?  Let's get this up to the top where it belongs.


I'll be there on August 9.  Warn the neighbors.    

[DredheadV2.0]

I can't believe Colleen is moving to SFO before I get to.  It's just not fair.  

I moved there before BOTH of you.  Ha!


...'course, I didn't have the good sense to stay.  

[USA MEDIC]

In SF they have those kind of men for you everywhere!!!

Hey, when you meet the man of your dreams, you can move there too!  

[Dano]

I'll be there on August 9.  Warn the neighbors.    

Excellent...

[Stray Cat]

We'll be there too. Better lock up that 'bird or you might find it replaced with an "early" version  

[zzring]

I'll definitely be there, since I won't be able to make the 19th at the Den Mothers house. Probably better this way, I'll get to meet a few more of this group. Oh, I will need directions, at least an address to map quest. If any of those from this side of the pond plan on going, post up, we can make the trip together.

David

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Gratuitous bumping 'cause I'd like to see you guys there  

[Dano]

Gratuitous bumping 'cause I'd like to see you guys there  

I see your bump and raise you one  

[Ded Fred]

We wont be going north for this one.

Too much to do on that day :-(

[Stray Cat]

I see your bump and raise you one  

I see both of your bumps and raise you a jive!

[bubba zanetti]

I will be there  .... in spirit.

Have a great partay dd !!!  

You will be missed this weekend.

[ol Rocket]

I see both of your bumps and raise you a jive!

I thought you were gonna say "grind"

[ScotchFan]

What is this doing on page two?  Let's get this up to the top where it belongs.


I'll be there on August 9.  Warn the neighbors.    

Better yet, you need to invite them.  I will be there Dano and Colleen.  It is just a blip away for an Eastsider

[Dano]

1 week to go   Colleen are you packing yet..  ??

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I'm going to start in earnest this week    

I wanted to wait 'til the GS and KLR were out of the garage so that I'd have room to put boxes 'o stuff    Speaking of which, the moving truck will be in the driveway on Friday the 22nd if anyone wants to help expedite my move...

[denydog]

I haven't responded to this thread yet, but for the record, I do intend to stop by Saturday evening.  

[Dano]

I do intend to stop by Saturday evening.  

Ok, I'll try to save ya a homebrew

[MisterSmooth]

Ok, I'll try to save ya a homebrew

Did someone say "homebrew?"  

[FetterRuck]

I'm in.  

[katego]

I'm glad that you could have that little talk with yourself Dano.   I'll be there, probably + 1.

-k

I'll be there. Dano, can you PM or link me to the directions?

-k

[ToadRide]

As with Bubba, I can only be there in spirit. Good luck in your travels and life, DD.
Doug.

[nwconk]

Which I could be there.  the Bay area's gain is our loss.  See you down the road.  

--chris

[MuddDawg]

I would love to see Colleen off, but I will not be able to make it.  Good luck Denmother and I am sure we will see you in the Great Northwet again.  

[mcoyote]

I believe that I will make it.

But then, I believed George Bush would never be re-elec-...*click*.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I believe that I will make it.

But then, I believed George Bush would never be re-elec-...*click*.

You and Katego want to ride over with me? And anyone else going from the westside (word, yo)? Tritium?

[mcoyote]

You and Katego want to ride over with me? And anyone else going from the westside (word, yo)? Tritium?

Sure. Say when.

[katego]

Thanks for the offer! (she we offer to take you to your party?  ). Not sure when I will get back from my ride & I'll need to get R, and/or go straight there from riding. How many people can you fit in yer beatle?

-k

[Mrs. DantesDame]

How many people can you fit in yer beatle?

-k

Beetle? hellz no, I'm riding there, baby!  

[AL A]

Looks like I came back just in time,  I'll be able to make it, just need directions.
Alex  

[greench440]

Beetle? hellz no, I'm riding there, baby!  

Better wear your rain gear, we're sending you off in true northwet style.

[FetterRuck]

You want I should bring my easy-up canopy in case it's still raining? I mean it is afterall, August in Seattle....  

Good call.   Don't forget to bring it.  Effing Seattle Weather.  

[Dano]

Good call.   Don't forget to bring it.  Effing Seattle Weather.  

You want I should bring my easy-up canopy in case it's still raining? I mean it is afterall, August in Seattle....  

Randy,  will the eazy up fit on your bike??



BTW   I'll have the grills  ready at 4:00  so if anyone is hungry when you arrive we can start cooking/eating  in shifts.    I have a four car garage so we can park bikes in there (Nathan you'll have a dry place to clean off your bike!   )

[Mrs. DantesDame]

       

[bubba zanetti]

Have a great party. I got to say my goodbye to Collen last Saturday. I happened to be with my family in our 91 Westfalia driving just north of San Francisco at around 3pm. It was windy and we were near Novato when I spied a green KLR with a white star and a pink Barbie case strapped on the back. I waved but it was too busy and too late.

I wished you well Colleen and was happy to have seen you whizzing down to your new home.  
It would have been too perfect if we could have chatted but ... c'est la vie !!

Have a great time today ...  

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I wished you well Colleen and was happy to have seen you whizzing down to your new home.  
It would have been too perfect if we could have chatted but ... c'est la vie !!

I agree, it would have been too perfect to have been able to chat at that time. Besides, Dan and I still need an "excuse"   to ride up to the Kootenays!  

[Stray Cat]

Randy,  will the eazy up fit on your bike??



BTW   I'll have the grills  ready at 4:00  so if anyone is hungry when you arrive we can start cooking/eating  in shifts.    I have a four car garage so we can park bikes in there (Nathan you'll have a dry place to clean off your bike!   )

I can cage it over.

[denydog]

Unless the weather shows a large area of clearing this afternoon, I'll have to bite the bullet and put some gas in my truck for the trip over.

Sort of a sad story-  I took my truck to the gas station a couple of days ago to put 6 gal in my empty 31 gal tank.  A guy came over from the opposite side of the pump, and asked if I could give him a few bucks to put some gas in his compact SUV.  Claimed he left his wallet at home.  I declined.  I may have given him a few bucks if I felt like I was able to spend the $112 it would have taken to fill my own tank.

Anyway, back on topic.  I'll make it to colleen's send off no matter what it costs me, or I have to walk, or, God forbid, ride one of my bikes in the rain  Actually I'm not too happy about getting my truck wet either!  Maybe I should move to California?

[Dano]

I can cage it over.

Only if you want to.  I think we'll be fine.  We can always have a garage /kitchen party if it's pouring.  Seems like its just temporary squalls.

I've got brats/dogs/chilli/chicken-wings/veggy-tray/sushi/coleslaw/cake,  so there should be plenty of eats.  So if anyone is running late don't worry about anything..

Hot tub is cranked up if anyone needs to warm up before the ride home..

[greench440]

I'll be riding no matter what.  I don't want my new car to get wet.

Weather looking dry anyway.



Too hot, in the Hot Tub.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

Anyway, back on topic.  I'll make it to colleen's send off no matter what it costs me, or I have to walk, or, God forbid, ride one of my bikes in the rain  Actually I'm not too happy about getting my truck wet either!  Maybe I should move to California?

We've got sunshine in West Seattle  

I admire your commitment, Denydog  

[Vladimir]

I'm sadly not going to make it over for a variety of reasons but I hope you all have fun and best wishes on your big move DD!

[MuddDawg]

I'll be riding no matter what.  I don't want my new car to get wet.

 

[Stray Cat]

I'll be riding no matter what.  I don't want my new car to get wet.

Dude... WTF? Where do you find this stuff?
Wait.... on second thought I really don't want to know.  

[Req]

Prolly no Req today, the wife and I are both sick.  Terrible, terrible I know.  But we send you best wishes over the Internet, so that's something.

[Mookie]

Drat.  Now who will make fun of my svelt metrosexual lifestyle??

[redember]

Req and I are both sick. Bon voyage!

[MisterSmooth]

Gawd, we're just dropping like flies.

I feel crappy, I'm going off to bed.  Hope you all had fun, and thanks for the call Dan.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

We had fun, and we even took the time to make fun of Mookie's svelt metrosexual lifestyle  


Seriously, thank you all for the well-wishes. It was great to see those who could make it and I know that someday I'll see the rest of you again (especially if you venture down to WCRM next year...)  Photos will appear in due time  

[denydog]

Well that was fun!  And the food was fantastic!  Thanks Dano and Katherine.  Goodbye Colleen.

We started on the deck, but moved to the kitchen after a rain shower broke out.


Then some metrosexual broke out???


Then people moved to Dano's expansive garage to be closer to the bikes.


Colleen decided to show us how she rides.  


Then a rainbow broke out over the gathering.  


Then people moved to the bonfire, and the smores were broken out, mmm...


And the conversation continued as Colleen kept poking the fire...  

[Dano]

Nice shots Deny. We did have all kinds of weather, sun, rain and wind.  Kudos to all that made it over.   Nice variety of bikes, no two the same. I'll have to spend today drinking and eating all the leftovers.  I think that cake is gonna do me in..   Hope Dave made his 1:00 A.M Ferry Ride home..

[redember]

I'm sorry I missed it.

Mookie, I like your fabulous hat.

[Mrs. DantesDame]

(from my website)

The BBQ was slated to start around 4 that Saturday afternoon. I was the second one there, and more people continued to trickle in over the next few hours. Dan and Katherine had everything set up for inside/outside hosting, as the weather didn't look like it was going to cooperate. The forecast was not too surprising seeing as we had used up all of our good weather during the work week. But for now it was dry out and the grill was heating up nicely. Dan had some homebrew that was well-received and some of my favorite rootbeer in the fridge for me. Ahhhh - how thoughtful!
   

The house
   

Dave and Dan, first ones there
   

ol' Rocket sent flowers! (that was incredibly thoughtful Mark - thank you   )
   

Homebrew
   

Hitting a couple of balls while waiting for the others
   

Watch out for one of the "hazards"
   

The family chickens
   

Dan moves a bike in fashionable style


Just as the food was getting ready to be served, the first drops of water started. Within minutes there was a deluge, not typical of the PNW, but apparently Mother Nature felt the need to condense a few typical rainy days into this one event. Those with good sense went inside while the rest of the gang stayed outside (Katherine is excluded from being lumped in with them, as I think she was just being a good hostess).
   

Ryan, Randy, Dave and Katherine
   

Dave joins the crowd, too stubborn to come in out of the rain
   

The bikes were at least dry
   

Yep, that's rain.
   

Mmm - cake and berries!
   

Full rainbow over the garage


While inside, we had tasty chicken, dogs, brats and CAKE. Mmmmm, tasty and rich and chocolatey. It was good. Then the rain blew away, a rainbow came along telling us that it was safe to start the bonfire and we spent the wee hours of the evening making s'mores and sitting around the fire talking about any number of subjects. It was almost midnight before the last of us rolled out of the driveway.


Early stages of the bonfire

Thank you to everyone who came and even those who couldn't come but expressed their thoughts of goodwill. You are all truly a great group of people!

[Mrs. DantesDame]

I'm sorry I missed it.

I'm sorry you missed it too!    <--- I'm not really angry, I just like this guy

[Mookie]

Mookie, I like your fabulous hat.

I got it at The Bon for 80 bucks, it came with free deodorant  


But yeah, it was cool to see you guys and it sucks that Colleen is leaving.   Thanks for the great job on hosting Dan and Kathrine.  That homebrew was tasty  

[greench440]

Good luck in Cali Coleen, it was good to see you one last time before the move.

Thanks Dano and Katherine for hosting the gang and everyone else that showed up.

[Stray Cat]

Thanks Dan and Kathy... Just kidding... Katherine   You two are awesome hosts!
It was good to see everyone, and have a laugh with the den mother before she bails on us for some guy.  

[Mr Sunshine]

Sorry I didn't make it. The race day was physco and I needed to chill for the next day.